Posted in Connecticut Attractions February 11, 2022 by

This Historic Village In Connecticut Offers The Perfect Way To Spend An Afternoon

In much of New England, you can see historical artifacts. Old white Puritan churches are still standing in many of our little towns. Historic buildings abound, often now housing newer businesses. One attraction in Connecticut where you can actually see history come to life, though, is Seaport Village in Mystic. This is a 19th-century New England seaside town, with all the buildings you’d expect to see lining the streets. Shipsmiths, wood carvers, and more are all here. Strolling through the streets of this historic village will make you feel like you stepped into a time machine!

Looking to get away from the hassles of the modern day world? Seaport Village is an ideal escape that feels like a walk through a maritime village of 200 years ago.
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Seaport Village is part of the 19-acre grounds of the Mystic Seaport Museum. This is the largest maritime museum in the country, and it contains many fascinating exhibits.
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The museum possesses a large collection of lovingly restored vessels. Some of the ships here date back to the 1800s.
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The grounds of Seaport Village contain more than 60 buildings, most of which are not recreations. These buildings are all actually from centuries ago and have been brought in from all over New England and then restored.
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The end result is quite remarkable and will really have you feeling like you're back in a seaside New England town!
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Seaport Village was one of the first living museums in America. A living museum shows actual scenes from day-to-day life in history rather than static exhibits.
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There are so many fascinating things to see here, ranging from the ships themselves to the fire engine, to the chapel.
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Have you visited Seaport Village in Mystic, Connecticut? Share your experiences in the comments!

This museum in Connecticut provides a great way to experience history that’s more interactive than reading a textbook! For more information about the museum or to see a list of buildings in Seaport Village, check out the Mystic Seaport Museum’s website.

Address: Mystic Seaport, Stonington, CT 06355, USA